Friday, 11 May 2012

Empowering Women - Women's Health Tips For a Healthier You

Being a woman can be so complex and interesting at the same time. They have the ability to multi-task and the capability to extend over their limits and abilities. They have the ability to give birth and give it the kind of nurture that it needs to live a life of its own.

Women go through several phases, do many things and take in so many responsibilities that they sometimes forget to care for themselves.

Health care among women is usually put aside because of the massive tasks that a woman undertakes. This means that they should take extra nutrition and care. There are many common diseases that women experience, some of which are osteoporosis, anemia, weight gain, depression and anxiety. They may be perceived as simple symptoms but if not cared for, it can become a serious health risk. Not doing the proper care for a woman's health can be put a woman at risk with some health issues that are exclusive for women alone. An example of which is breast cancer.

Breast cancer is one of the top causes for death by cancer among women. It occurs when a cell in the breast goes under some change that could cause it to grow uncontrollably. There is no definite way of preventing it but what women can do is to try reduce the risk and to detect it in its earliest stage.

Getting a breast massage can reduce the risk of cancer. Doing a self care massage can stimulate increased lymph and improve the blood flow towards the breast. Gently knead and squeeze the breast and rub and stroke it with the palms and fingers to not put too much pressure. Massages can also be a great way to detect lumps around the breast.

In general, women should know how to care for themselves and the proper way to do it is to follow a good diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Women should always be hydrated. Drink about 8-12 glasses of water to gain extra energy throughout the day.

Try to avoid drinks like coffee, tea and carbonated drinks because the high sugar level of these drinks is not healthy if taken in too much. Get a hobby to relieve stress and anxiety, or better yet, get a massage at least once a month to relax those muscles and to release the stress and tension in the body.

Always start the day by eating breakfast. Try not to skip meals whether at home or at work. Eat a lot of fiber rich foods like fresh fruits and vegetable. Make sure to increase the intake of protein and an adequate amount of carbohydrates in the diets. Make that diet calcium rich and do some exercise and work out as well to avoid becoming a victim of osteoporosis and to stay fit and healthy.

Try to get a regular health checkup because it is a great way to detect health complications at an early stage. Try to get as much as 8 hours of sleep everyday to have more energy the following day.